UN World Food Programme – Somalia
Expression of Interest No. 002/07/2015
Post Title: Programme Assistant –
mKormeer Database Manager
Post Grade: SSA 5
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 11 months
Date of issue: 29 July 2015
Closing Date: 04 August 2015
Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include
food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and
logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified
Kenyan candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in
particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Head of Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping office (VAM) and the coordination of the Head of Programme and in strong collaboration with the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), the Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Responsible for the database
management and analysis of information collected through the different means
under the Somalia Country Office ‘mKormeer initiative’;
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Manage the database system and
dashboard established to manage food security assessment and monitoring data;
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Ensure that data collected is reviewed,
cleaned and shared with the corresponding unit/section for follow-up;
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Be responsible for the follow-up of
all beneficiary support line incoming calls;
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Ensure that any issue is passed on to
the corresponding unit/person and all receive a satisfactory rand timely
resolution, establishing a tracking system;
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Ensure that Protection and Gender
equality issues are well covered during all follow-up coming from Database
system;
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Ensure that reports and data analysis
from Database system are timely done;
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Link with ICT to make sure that all
data tools form the Database resource box are running steadily;
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Liaise with the Call Center to
organize and prioritize activities under Beneficiary Assistance Line, Operator
Calls, IVR and SMS modalities data;
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Perform other related duties as
required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
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Secondary school education,
preferably on technical college with IT major, supplemented by courses in a
field related to WFP programmatic activities in connection to the post.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible
support or secretarial work experience including at least two years in the
field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations, information
or database management, mobile technology data collection (preferably ODK based
systems) or other related field.
Knowledge or experience of operations
in Somalia is an advantage. At least one year at G4 level or equivalent is
preferable.
Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English, Somali language is a plus.
Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers, including MySQL
based database management systems, word processing, spreadsheet and other
software packages, in particular SPSS.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:
All applications must include an
accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the following
link:http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to
HR-SOM@wfp.org
Vacancy Announcement No. VA-018/2015 (Position No. 15-0017996)
Post Title: National Programme Policy Officer
Contract type: Fixed Term
Post Grade: NOB
Duty Station: Hargeisa
Duration: 1 year (initial)
Date of issue: 29th July 2015
Closing Date: 11th August 2015
Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include
food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school
feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination
and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to qualified
Somalia candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the
Programme Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
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Participate in overall programme
management, which includes implementation and monitoring of programme
activities in the region;
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Develop and sustain liaison with key
professionals and NGOs in the field of food security;
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Prepare and disseminate timely
analytical and critical reports, including proposals for improvement in
operation and the scope of the programme;
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Assess the need for food in emergency
and refugee/displaced person situations, draw up plans for its timely arrival
in coordination with Government and other donors and monitor the implementation
of these plans;
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Assist the local authorities in
identifying fields of development in the sector of food assistance;
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Liaise with project implementing
authorities and undertake visits to view projects outputs and beneficiaries,
inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received in the
country;
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Design and maintain databases of
indicators relating to food security and related WFP projects;
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Undertake specific/technical rural
inquiries directly linked to quality improvement in WFP projects;
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Provide continuing liaison with
bilateral food assistance programmes, with UN agencies and NGOs, providing the
relevant assistance to WFP assisted projects;
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Partner with Local Authorities and
foster partnership with UN agencies and NGOs in the area of livelihoods,
education and nutrition;
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Develop strategies to involve and
engage the communities in sustainable food assisted interventions;
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Ensure a proper reconciliation of
logistics and programme data and cross check transport contractor invoices to
ascertain they match with compass figures;
·
Assist Area Office Management in
preparation/update of the early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning
in order to respond to humanitarian crises. Periodically monitor the management
of risks and report on any action taken;
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Supervise junior programme staff;
provide training and technical guidance in their work;
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Perform other related duties as
required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: University degree in one or more of the following
disciplines: Nutrition, Education, Economics, Agriculture, International
Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a
field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate professional
experience in commerce, business administration, development or food
assistance, programme management with experience with national and
international NGOs.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in
English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge:
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Experience utilizing computers,
including word processing, spreadsheet or other WFP software packages.
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General knowledge of UN system
policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
Interested and qualified candidates
are requested to submit online applications only according to the following
procedures:
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Step 1: Create/update and submit your
online CV.
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Step 2: Click on “Description” to
read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your
application to be considered for this vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the
above requirements will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.